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The white paper debacle

Will the UK finally see its Gambling Act (2005) review white paper during the week beginning Monday April 24th2023? The excitement being shown by some on social media and in some specialist media seems to suggest, yes.  What is all the excitement about though? As a person who has given my time freely for 7-8…

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Consumers with few rights; it’s not right

Gambling consumers are not regarded or treated as such. Historical attitudes relating to gambling and ‘the gambler’ reveal many negative stories.  These narratives are perfect for the relatively new gambling corporations. Gambling corporations market their industry as entertainment.  They also strongly promote that they provide income, not just for governments, but for other industries, sports…

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Not been the best in class in the past

Last evening I listened to ‘The Moral Maze’ (podcast here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000kp96). My learning involved the impression that gambling disorder is all the person’s fault and that large corporations should be allowed to do as they wish, so long as libertarians don’t have their rights of freedom infringed.  Everyone is entitled to their views, but surely…

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Did somebody really sit and watch?

“Tragic gambler who was ‘groomed’ with a bonus: How online casino plied 25-year-old with a £400 booster just hours before he took his own life” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8359275/Online-casino-plied-Chris-Bruney-25-400-boost-hours-took-life.html In late May this article was published.  To say it caused a bit of rumpus is an understatement. Firstly, it’s very important to praise and respect the bravery of…

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The strange case of four corners and a guide dog

When betting online with traditional sportsbooks, those very rare, genuine old style punters who win and those who show a betting style that they may win know the consequences – stake restricted accounts; £50 bets become £5 or even 5p bets. For those determined enough this has led to a daily game of ‘hide and…

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A New World of Bookmaking

The trilby is perched, braces hoist trousers above the waists of the mostly stout framed bookies. There’s a ciggie on the go in the corner of the mouth which leaves enough space to talk if required. Its race day. A bookmaker is the one who writes up your bet, sets the odds and pays the…

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I was there at the APPG’s ‘kangaroo court’

I chose this blog title from many possibilities, because some of the ‘bookie social media crowd’ were calling it this. Of course none of these people attended the meeting unlike many who paid their own costs to be there despite having little money to do so due to gambling losses.  This is to be expected…

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Twitter poll on private data deletion

If a bookie restricts your account, which choice is most commonly quoted for the retention of your data due to UK law & regulation?   Answers: 10% 3 years 24% 5 years 36% 7 years 30% 10 years Thank you to everyone who voted on this important topic. J4P’s experience is 5 years, but the…

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The growing disconnect between Racing Queensland and punters | FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA

I wrote to Racing Queensland (RQ) CEO Dr. Eliot Forbes when he was CEO of Tasmanian Racing and asked him what he thought of introducing a minimum bet limit in Tasmania. I was surprised but apprecia… Source: The growing disconnect between Racing Queensland and punters | FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA This guy always writes constructively and…

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How bookmakers track your every move & how to get around it (from an industry insider). – Daily25 Betting Blog

The following article is written by a guest contributor. He works at one of Australia’s biggest bookmakers but does love his job so wishes to remain anonymous. Being one of many sportsbook insiders I converse… Source: How bookmakers track your every move & how to get around it (from an industry insider). – Daily25 Betting…

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Bookies defend stringent identity checks over paying out winning punters | Sport | The Guardian

A consumer rights campaigner has urged the Gambling Commission to investigate. ‘Justice for Punters’ is now getting regular coverage from mainsteam media, including the BBC and the Guardian to name just two.  It can only help in the fight for gambling to be ‘fair and open’. Source: Bookies defend stringent identity checks over paying out…

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playerinfo.pdf

If you play on gambling machines; please do read this.  You may stop, unless you have an addiction issue?  If it is the latter, please do seek help: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/ Source: playerinfo.pdf

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Bonuses in the spotlight in ASA rulings | TotallyGaming.com

Rulings from the Advertising Standards Authority against Ladbrokes and NetBet have once again seen bonusing and free-bet marketing strategies attract censure from advertising watchdog. When will proper action be taken. The industry is taking the mickey.  The regulators need to start fining all concerned; big fines. Source: Bonuses in the spotlight in ASA rulings |…

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BBC Radio 4 – You and Yours, Miracle movies, Gamblers’ rights, WeRe Bank

“Gamblers’ rights” BBC Radio 4, ‘You and Yours’ consumer programme, features ‘Justice for Punters’ again.  This time they discuss unfair terms and conditions used by bookmakers, which infringe the Consumer Act (2015).  These unfair T&Cs are used to stop people having a bet, if they are deemed good at gambling and even refusing to pay…

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